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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_12/12/2019 i,cirofTpa 4.4iAa7 (,,,„47:,..-, t MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL DECEMBER 12, 2019 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Brennan, Vice-Mayor Johnson, Council Member Arena, Council Member Brandon, and Council Member Stone. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Laurie Brandon An invocation was offered by Pastor Paul Beresford; followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve the agenda; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATION 1. Chili Cook-Off Check Presentation Chief Trube introduced Lt David McGovern who discussed the success of the 9th Chili Cook Off that raised a total $53,200, which would be $13,300 to each of the four charities: Operation 300, Renewal Coalition, Tequesta Friends of Public Safety, and South East Florida Honor Flight. Mr. McGovern gave an emotional thank you to all involved. 2. REMOVED UNTIL FEBRUARY 2020: Proclamation Recognizing the Hobe Sound Chamber and Tequesta Business Association Partnership CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve the consent agenda; Council Member Stone seconded; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 3. MINUTES: September 11, 2019 Workshop, October 10, 2019 Regular; October 24, 2019 Workshop; November 4, 2019 Workshop, November 4, 2019 Special Meeting; and November 14, 2019 Regular 4. Approval l of Contracts Signed by Manager Under$25,000 (Per Village Ordinance we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments and memorandum of understanding to Council.) 5. SE 10-19, Special Event Permit Application by Tequesta Brewery LLC for an Annual Anniversary Party on January 18, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at 287 S US Highway 1 (Village Square) 6. REMOVED FROM AGENDA: Acceptance of Two Temporary Construction Access and Use Easements 7. RESOLUTION NO. 59-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A DONATION POLICY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 8. Authorize Florida Sheriff's Bid Piggyback Contract and Purchase Order with Dobbs Equipment for John Deere 310SL Backhoe 9. Authorize Sole Source Purchase Contract of 50% Hydrogen Peroxide with Evoqua Water Technologies 10. Authorize Piggyback Contract with Ferguson Enterprises for Purchase of Water Meter Fittings & Water Line Accessories END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. John O'Shea of 1975 Beach Road addressed Council about Intracoastal waterway safety. He requested the Council pass a resolution to lower the speed limit and to install an ADA mat at Coral Cove at the kayak launch area. Ms. Theresa Passander of 374 W. Riverside Drive addressed Council about several issues. First, was the illegal water run off (illegal sewer line) that caused a flood on her property. The retaining wall that would correct the situation had been rejected by Council due to cost. She provided handouts and a folder for council's review. Mayor Brennan explained the Village Manager working on this issue. Mr. Jim Tursi of 104 Yacht Club Place inquired on meeting signage and offered to place the signs. He commented on the speed zone in the waterway and asked if it was supported by fifty percent of the residents. Mr. Darrell Pastuch of 391 Riverside Drive addressed Council on several issues, including the illegal water run off issue, the recreation center, he felt a State audit was necessary, and commented on the Building Director's qualifications. Ms. Jeannie Sole of Beach Road Association addressed Council on safety on the waterway. She reinforced Mr. Shea's comments. Also, added her support on the sea turtle lights out for March 1st instead of May 1st. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Stone stated that he was happy to call the Village of Tequesta his home. Council Member Brandon seconded Mr. Stone's comments and added Happy Holidays. Council Member Arena recognized the Public Works department for the holiday decorations. He also complimented the Police department for addressing the speeders on Tequesta Drive and US1. He stated the Village of Tequesta was listed as the 3rd safest city in the state and requested solar lights on the lawn signs since the days were darker earlier. Vice Mayor Johnson stated Happy Holidays as well. Mayor Brennan complimented the Parks and Recreation department for the Tree Lighting ceremony. STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney Village Attorney, Keith Davis also said Happy Holidays. Village Manager 11. Manager's Report Village Manager, Jeremy Allen also complimented the Police department for being the third Safest city in the state. Mr. Allen continued to state that the Village of Tequesta was a great place because of staffs' efforts as a whole. He addressed the question on the financials regarding the negative cash balance of $500,000 on the financial reports and noted all funds combined had a positive balance. There were no Council comments. Police Department Chief Medina discussed department events including training. He stated the department was preparing for the holiday season and noted additional holiday safety tips would be communicated to the residents. He invited Council and the public to a swearing in and promotion ceremony on January 6th. Council Member Arena complimented Chief Medina's leadership. Fire Department Chief Trube discussed department events including training. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 12. Authorize Contract with REG Architects, Inc. for Architecture and Engineering Services for the Construction of a New Community Center Mr. Allen discussed the contract details with REG Architects for the construction of the new Community Center. Mr. Darrell Pastuch, of 391 Riverside Drive, addressed Council on the new community center. He was concerned about the cost and raising taxes to the community. Mr. Jim Tursi, of 104 Yacht Club Place, inquired if this was the decision the majority of residents, do they wanted to pay more money for a Community Center? Council Member Arena congratulated staff on their efforts on this project and provided additional details. Vice-Mayor Johnson added some clarification so that Mr. Pastuch had a better understanding of council's decision. Council Member Brandon stated that the council took into consideration the residents' opinion on the community center especially regarding cost. Council Member Stone commented that Council did a lot of analyzing and planning to move this project forward. Mayor Brennan agreed with Council Member Stone and Brandon's comments, and thanked the Village Manager for his efforts on the recreation center. MOTION:Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion to authorize the contract with REG Architects, Inc. for architecture and engineering services for the construction of a new community center. Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5- 0. 13. ORDINANCE 25-19, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS. SECTION 2-233. TO PROVIDE A MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE, ELECTION QUALIFYING PERIOD, AND RUN-OFF ELECTION DATE FOR THE 2020 VILLAGE MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONCURRENTLY WITH THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION Attorney Davis read Ordinance 25-19 into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing for Council Comments. There was none. Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to Council and opened it for Public Comments. There were no public comments; as a result, Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to the public. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion approve Ordinance 25-19 on second reading; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 14. Request for a waiver of an application fee from 691 Tequesta LLC. The subject applicant is requesting the Village Council to waive fees for a time extension of a previously approved Development Order(SPR 2-18 Pelican Square). Nilsa Zacarias, Director of Community Development addressed the waiver request and noted the applicant was requesting the Council to waive fees for a time extension of a previously approved Development Order (SPR 2-18 Pelican Square). The applicant, Rob Steiner discussed his request for time extension. Detailed discussion ensued on the fee structure. Village Manager Allen clarified the need for waving the fee. Council discussed the cost to the Village for this extension. Ms. Zacarias responded it would be around ($2,500) twenty five hundred dollars. MOTION: Council Member Stone made a motion to approve waiving the fee; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 57-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MASTER EQUITY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FM TRUST WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCING AND LEASING OF CERTAIN CAPITAL EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Finance Director, Hugh Dunkley gave a brief summary of the resolution. Mayor Brennan asked for clarification on the purchase options. Council Member Stone inquired on the lease agreement terms. Mr. Dunkley stated a new vehicle would be acquired every five years and noted five years was the standard for fleet vehicles. Village Manager Allen clarified this was budgeted in the capital plan. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 57-19; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 16. RESOLUTION 58-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020 GENERAL FUND #001 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE LEASE PURCHASE PROCEEDS AND ADJUST POLICE CAPITAL OUTLAY AND DEBT SERVICE ACCOUNTS TO REFLECT THE ACQUISITION OF THREE POLICE VEHICLES THROUGH A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Finance Director, Hugh Dunkley gave a brief summary of the resolution. Mayor Brennan confirmed this resolution was to amend the budget. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 58-19 into the record. MOTION:Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 58-19; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 17. RESOLUTION NO 60-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTRY INTO AN ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH RING CAMERA SYSTEM; FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION PURPOSES Police Chief Medina provided a summary on the access agreement with the Ring Camera system and explained there would be no cost to the Village. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion moved to approve Resolution 60-19; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 18. ORDINANCE NO. 28-19, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A 10-YEAR WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN PURSUANT TO SUB-SECTION 163.3177(6)(c), FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO ITS COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE WORK PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES WITHIN THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROVIDING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION OF THE REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PLAN WITH ADJACENT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 28-19 into the record. Nilsa Zacarias, Director of Community Development provided a summary. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing for Council Comments. There was none. Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to Council and opened it for Public Comments. There were no public comments; as a result, Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to the public. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion moved to approve Ordinance 28-19 on first reading; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 19. ORDINANCE NO, 29-19, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70. TAXATION. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV. PUBLIC SERVICE TAX, DIVISION 2. ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATER., SECTION 70-121, BY REINSTATING THE PUBLIC SERVICE TAX ON THE PURCHASE OF WATER AT 9%; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 70 SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 29-19 into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing for Council Comments. Council Member Stone inquired if this would be a funding source for the capital improvement plan. Manager Allen said it would be addressed at the second reading. Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to Council and opened it for Public Comments. There were no public comments; as a result, Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to the public. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion Move approval of Ordinance 29-19 on First Reading Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 20. ORDINANCE NO. 30-19, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 50. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AT ARTICLE VII. TREES. DIVISION 2. TREE REMOVAL. SEC. 50-236. EXEMPTIONS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AT ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS. DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING. SEC. 78.399. MAINTENANCE. TO CONFORM VILLAGE CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF TREE REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT, AS WELL AS TREE TRIMMING, WITH RECENT STATE LAW PREEMPTIONS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB-SECTION OF CHAPTER 50. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION. AND CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 30-19 into the record. Mr. Davis summarized the ordinance on the preemption prohibiting permits to remove a residential tree under certain circumstances. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing for Council Comments. Detailed discussion took place on tree removal details and permitting processes. Mayor Brennan decided to move discussion on the tree removal process to a Council Workshop for further evaluation. Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to Council and opened it for Public Comments. There were no public comments; as a result, Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to the public. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion approval of Ordinance 30-19 on first reading; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS 21. There were no comments. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Ld) 151:t.rY)etLALL:t4ou),- Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.